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1927 Map of Mt. Jefferson

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Mt. Jefferson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Mt Jefferson dominates this 1927 survey, standing at the junction of several county lines and national forests. The map illustrates a high-altitude wilderness before extensive modern road development, where movement relied on the Skyline Trail and its connection to various remote outposts. A network of administrative stations, including Lemiti Ranger Sta, Camas Prairie Ranger Sta, and Old Mill Ranger Sta, highlights the early 20th-century management of the Mount Hood National Forest and Santiam National Forest.

Hydrological patterns are well-defined, tracing the Warm Springs River and the Metolius River across the high plateaus and glacial valleys. Of particular interest to historical researchers is the presence of Breitenbush Hot Sprs and several designated lookouts like Burnt Granite Lookout, marking the era's reliance on fixed points for fire suppression and early mountain tourism. The terrain transitions from the dense alpine meadows of Pigeon Prairies to the steep relief of Devils Peak and the Sentinel Hills.